Chapter 3-3 Part 2

As if it surprises you, another gate will be blocking your path, and again, you gotta get out of your craft and fix the problem. Unfortunately, the fray you walk into here is much more heated than at the last gate, because this is more of a bona fide checkpoint that isn't supposed to be passed. It's guarded by two stationary machineguns and about fifteen other Majini waiting to take you out. Start by getting off of the boat and running to the vertical planking of wood. This will act as a great place to hide from the machinegun fire. Then, equip your sniper rifle and begin clipping enemies from afar, concentrating on the best-armed enemies and working your way down from there. Therefore, the Majini manning the machineguns should be your first target, followed by Majini with explosives, then Majini with crossbows, and then finally, everyone else.

This battle will in no way be easy. You have to be quick with your aiming when you peek your head out of cover, since the machineguns will tear you (and your partner) to shreds if you expose yourself for an elongated period of time. You shouldn't attempt to do much of anything before each and every enemy, both behind you and in front of you are felled. Once you've managed to do that, you'll be able to run around this area with immunity. You may want to go for the two switches near the sealed door that will open it up and allow you to continue before exploring the area for goods. That way, the second and final wave of enemies will be drawn out of hiding and you can deal with them immediately after you dealt with the first. Once you've cleared the second batch of enemies, things will be permanently quiet, so you can now run around the area and grab all of the valuables lying around.

First off, there's plenty of ammunition here. You should also find a Green Herb and Red Herb, which should be combined and stowed away. Apart from that, there's three specific items of value that you'll want to make certain you acquire before you get back on your boat and head through the now-open gate. On the docks behind the area where the boat is, you can find an M3 shotgun, a powerful beast-of-a-weapon that will replace the Ithaca in your inventory once you've adequately upgraded it. There are also two treasures to be found. One is a Sapphire (Pear), which can be found on the docks straight across the water from where you procured your new shotgun. The other, a valuable Emerald (Marquise), can be found in the guard tower in between the two machinegun emplacements. Just open the piece of furniture there to find it.

Once you've combed the area of goods and are satisfied you've found everything, get back in your boat once more and continue on your way. This will ultimately lead to an action-packed cutscene that segues almost immediately into a rather epic boss battle. Or rather, this boss battle will seem epic, but in fact, it's nothing to really worry about. You'll be on the back of a gigantic freighter as you fight a humongous aquatic beast. But don't worry -- this boss is nothing to worry about, whatsoever. But there's something very important to say before you begin fighting. Rely completely on the gun turrets on the ship. Don't discharge your weapons at all otherwise, because you're simply wasting ammunition as you do. Always man the machinegun on the side of the ship the creature is on, and have your partner man either the other machinegun (if the creature is behind the ship) or the grenade launcher (if the creature is still at the side of the ship).

This boss will come at you in various forms. He'll begin by swimming at the side of the ship. Destroy the four tentacles he launches up, which will cause him to surface. Then, shoot the pulsing bulb on its back, which will anger it and make it come towards you. The creature will then likely repeat this pattern on the other side of the ship. When he's damaged enough, he'll then head to the back of the ship, where you'll need to start following on-screen prompts to dodge his various attacks. As long as you're quick on the button presses, you'll dodge with ease. Finally, you can take aim at the creature's core (a humanoid fused with the creature) to lay waste to it. If you don't do enough damage, you'll need to repeat the entire process again. Rest assured, though -- this boss battle is laughably easy.